This study in southern India looked at whether training could improve the knowledge and attitudes of frontline health workers about palliative care. More than 1,300 ASHA workers, auxiliary nurses, and staff nurses received training on topics such as managing symptoms, communicating with patients, and providing care at home. After the training, both groups showed clear … [Read more...] about Integrating palliative care into primary healthcare assessing the impact of capacity building programs for primary health workers in a coastal region of India
Community Health Workers’ Multiple Understandings of Schistosomiasis Transmission Pathways: Exploring Contextual Factors in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda
This study looked at how community health workers in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Uganda understand the spread of schistosomiasis. Most knew that people can become infected through contact with contaminated water, but some also held other beliefs about how the disease spreads. These differences were linked to the health problems they see in their communities and the type and … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Multiple Understandings of Schistosomiasis Transmission Pathways: Exploring Contextual Factors in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda
Retention and attrition of community health volunteers in rural Malawi; a mixed-methods study
This study in Malawi looked at what helps community health volunteers stay in their roles and what causes them to leave. Among nearly 2,900 volunteers, only about 10% had left the program over four years. Volunteers were more likely to stay when they received financial or other incentives, had opportunities to learn from other volunteers, worked in smaller areas, and could take … [Read more...] about Retention and attrition of community health volunteers in rural Malawi; a mixed-methods study
Female Community Health Volunteer-led intervention for hypertension prevention and control in rural Nepal: A hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation design
This study in rural Nepal tested whether female community health volunteers could help adults prevent and manage high blood pressure. Thirty-four volunteers led group sessions covering blood pressure checks, healthy lifestyles, taking medicines regularly, and referrals for people needing further care. The program was successfully taken up by all participating health facilities, … [Read more...] about Female Community Health Volunteer-led intervention for hypertension prevention and control in rural Nepal: A hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation design
Community Health Worker/ Promotores/Representative Training Program Best Practices
California has developed a new set of voluntary recommendations to improve the quality and accessibility of training for community health workers, promotores, and representatives. The framework was developed with input from CHWs and other stakeholders and covers 12 areas, including training content, teaching methods, instructor experience, accessibility, assessment, costs, and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker/ Promotores/Representative Training Program Best Practices